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The gymnasium in the Rome area, which the revitalization executive committee hopes to restore. The future role of the building will be decided after more progress is made on housing renovations.

The gymnasium in the Rome area, which the revitalization executive committee hopes to restore. The future role of the building will be decided after more progress is made on housing renovations.

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Rome/ Richardson revitalization continues “behind the scenes”

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
In November, the community members spearheading the ongoing Rome and Richardson neighborhood revitalization efforts hoped to see house renovations begin within the following months.
Nancy Evans on July 23, speaking before the BOC about gravel roads.

Nancy Evans on July 23, speaking before the BOC about gravel roads.

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TSPLOST “needed,” residents say

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
After a whirlwind of discussion on TSPLOST and road issues throughout this month, traffic and transportation concerns resurfaced at the Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) July 23 meeting. The BOC addressed a dangerous intersection and residents expressed support for a future TSPLOST.
Glen Moon was named the friendliest person in The Hartwell Sun’s Best of Hartwell awards on June 27.

Glen Moon was named the friendliest person in The Hartwell Sun’s Best of Hartwell awards on June 27.

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Glenn Moon is Loving Life

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Glenn Moon’s motto is “If I can’t help you, I sure won’t hurt you”--a most fitting expression for a man described as kind by all who know him. Indeed, Moon was voted the Hartwell Sun’s 2024 “Friendliest Person” in the annual Best of Hartwell Reader’s Choice Awards.